Management of Erectile Dysfunction using Vacuum Erection Device
Erectile Dysfunction (ED) is a prevalent condition affecting millions of men globally. This article discusses the commonality of ED, its impact on quality of life, causes, and treatment options including vacuum erection devices and other medical interventions. It emphasizes the importance of addressing ED in routine healthcare screenings, especially in men with prostate conditions or diabetes.
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Management of Erectile Dysfunction using Vacuum Erection Device Vipin Venugopal Area Sales Representative (South Central & West)
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What is Erectile Dysfunction? ED is defined as the inability to achieve or maintain an erection sufficient for satisfactory sexual performance. It is one of the medical affectations with the greatest impact on the quality of life.
Erectile Dysfunction how common is it? Over 30 million American men 1 in 5 American men Over 150 million men worldwide Causes: 90% physical, 10% psychogenic
Erectile Dysfunction how common is it? 52% of men aged 40-70 will have experienced some degree of erectile dysfunction 39% of men aged 40 will experience ED 67% of men aged 70 will experience ED 57% of men and 51% of women in middle age report regular sex one or more times per week. 80% of men and 40% of women (aged 40-80 years) rate sex as an important part of their life and half of them continue to have sex 1-6 times per week.
Erectile Dysfunction in men Asking about erectile dysfunction should be part of routine annual review in all men with prostate condition. In a population-based study, erectile dysfunction was more common in men with Prostate/diabetic than in the otherwise healthy men. (2.71 x higher) The prevalence of Prostate/Type 2 diabetes has increased globally in recent decades and has increased faster in low- and middle income countries where screening, diagnostic and treatment resources are scarce. Cost benefit to identifying high risk individuals
Treatment options Lifestyle Modification Medical Phosphodiesterase Type 5 Inhibitors (PDE5i) Androgens/testosterone Vacuum Erection Device Intraurethral Rx: MUSE / VITAROS Intracavernosal Injection Penile Prosthesis Sex Therapy
PDE5i success rates Since introduced in 1998, PDE5i medication has been considered as a first line strategy for most ED patients Not all men respond well, even with maximum doses . Successful (based on intercourse) ranges from 52% to 94%
Vacuum Erection Device Non invasive Safe Drug free Cost effective
How does it work? Uses negative pressure created by activating the lever on the mechanical pump unit to evacuate air from the cylinder Distends the corporeal sinusoids, increases the blood flow into the penis
Treatment Program Brief history Assessment of cognitive ability and manual dexterity Check for contra- indications Individual program of use recommended Penile tissue recovery Tension rings for intercourse Full verbal demonstration Individual demonstration offered
EDDM Combined therapies Combined use of sildenafil and vacuum erection device therapy significantly enhances erectile function, and it is well tolerated by diabetes mellitus patients not responding to first-line sildenafil alone. Overcomes the limitations of monotherapies where appropriate
Vacuum Pump Therapy In South west Region Full day/Half day clinic sessions. ED of any aetiology Peyronies Follow Up support Please refer any potential patient to Rachel Skews(Nurse) who arranges the clinic list Patients (and their partners) will be very pleased!
Thank you for your time. Please contact me to arrange a visit for further information, samples and brochures. www.mypelvichealth.co.uk Customer Services: 01923 237795 Vipin Venugopal: 07825 336577 southwestrep@imedicare.co.uk